Nissan have created a “silent zone” for your phone that blocks all signals to and from your device

Japanese car-maker Nissan has come up with a new concept that could drastically reduce the rate of illegal phone use on our roads, and save Brits from being slammed with hefty fines.

Introducing the Nissan Signal Shield.

Built into the armrest of the Nissan Juke, the prototype compartment is lined with a metal Faraday cage, which blocks any incoming or outgoing signals, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections, when the lid is closed.

The compartment is embedded in the armrest of the Nissan Juke crossover

It is essentially an isolation prison cell for your mobile friend.

Nissan said the concept is designed to provide drivers with the option of eliminating the constant distraction of notifications buzzing through.

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While drivers could just as easily achieve the same effect by switching their phone off, the Signal Shield allows the phone to still be connected to the car’s entertainment system via auxiliary and USB ports in order to listen to music or podcasts.